FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICS
ROBOT-ERA Funded PhD Research Studentship
Experimental Investigations in Human-Robot Interaction
Supervisors
Professor Angelo Cangelosi
Professor Tony Belpaeme
Project Description
This research is part of the new European Union funded project ROBOT-ERA:
Advanced robotic systems for an ageing population (www.robot-era.eu).
The PhD student will carry out experimental research on human-robot interaction in
the context of the use of robot companions for the elderly. This will include controlled
experiments on the evaluation of multimodal interfaces for interaction with robots
(speech, tablets, web) and on-site experiments on interaction with robots in elderly
people’s homes and social care homes.
Eligibility
Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a high grade Bachelors or Masters
Degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science (with a human-robot or
human-computer interaction focus), or related disciplines. The candidate must have
a keen interest in robotics and computer technologies and a strong motivation to
perform research. Previous experience with human-robot interaction experiments or
programming for psychology experiments is desirable. Awareness of research
methods and experimental psychology methodologies is essential.
Funding
The studentship will have a 3 year duration and consists of an annual bursary of
£17,676 per annum. The successful candidate will be responsible for payment of
their own tuition fees which will be £3,950 for Home/EU and £13,640 for Overseas
students in 2013/2014. Fees are subject to annual review and will be at prevailing
rates at the time.
For further information on the project or for an informal discussion, please contact
Professor Angelo Cangelosi at a.cangelosi@plymouth.ac.uk. Details about Plymouth
University can be found at www.plymouth.ac.uk.
For an application form and full details on how to apply, please visit
www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate. Applicants should send a completed application
form with copies of their qualifications and transcripts, two academic references,
English Language qualification (if appropriate), a covering letter and a CV to Mrs
Carole Watson, Room A425 Portland Square, Plymouth University, Drake Circus,
Plymouth, PL4 8AA or via email to c.watson@plymouth.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 24 October 2013
REF: FoS&T/ROBOT-ERA/AC/240312